Justin A. Corn, Fentanyl Trafficking, Ohio 2025

Defendant Leads Police on High-Speed Chase, Crashes and Flees

Justin A. Corn, a 30-year-old Akron man, has been sentenced to 140 months, or more than 11 years, in prison for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson on August 12, 2025.

Corn pleaded guilty in April to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He was also ordered to serve six years of supervised release after imprisonment and to forfeit $4,740 seized by federal agents.

According to court documents, Corn led Akron police officers on a high-speed chase as they attempted a traffic stop. He crashed into three civilian vehicles before crashing his own car onto the sidewalk and then fled the scene on foot. Officers conducting a probable cause search of Corn’s vehicle recovered 397.3 grams of methamphetamine, 322.87 grams of fentanyl, and 31.61 grams of cocaine.

Corn’s significant criminal history earned him the designation as a career offender. The investigation revealed that he had five prior drug trafficking convictions. The case was investigated by the DEA Detroit Division’s Akron Field Office and the Akron Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Peter E. Daly for the Northern District of Ohio. National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is observed this month, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. For more information about this and other resources, visit dea.gov/fentanylawareness.

Corn’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit drug trafficking. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe from the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic.

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